Headache: Pochettino wants the Premier League to be more flexible on post-Europe fixtures

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Mauricio Pochettino has demanded that the Premier League do more to help English football’s Euro-travellers.

Pochettino's Tottenham side have lost four of the six domestic matches so far this season which have immediately followed a Europa League fixture.

The Londoners could clinch a place in the last 32 when they host Partizan Belgrade on Thursday night, but they then face a crucial Premier League clash against Everton on Sunday.

And boss Pochettino has called for more help for English clubs playing in the continental competitions.

The former coach of Barcelona side Espanyol said: said: “For Sunday, we are in the same position as [fellow Europa League side] Everton. They play in Germany and we play at home. Maybe it is a good idea to play [after Europa League matches on the] Monday as one day more is good for the players to recover.

“In Spain, they look after the clubs who are involved in the international competition. I think it is a good idea.

“One day [extra] is very good for the player because maybe you play in Turkey, Serbia or Greece and you arrive at 4am [Friday]. It changes your sleep and after you need to train on Friday and Saturday and Sunday you play at 1pm. It is very difficult.”

However, Pochettino is taking the Europa League just as seriously, as it now provides a back door into the Champions League next season for the winners.

Before a rematch of September's goalless draw in Serbia , he added: “It’s one possibility more. Is it realistic? The Europa League is a tough competition, but this year is a good opportunity if you win it to play for the Champions League next season.”